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OLLANTA 

An Ancient Peruvian Indian Drama 
BY 

FRANCES C. WENRICH 




BOSTON 

RICHARD G. BADGER 

THE GORHAM PRESS 



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Copyright, 1920, by Frances C. Wenrich 



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To my three, Wright, Henry, and Christine, this 
small volume is lovingly dedicated; 

and 
to the loyal Indian youths and maidens who, at 
Commencement seasons, so faithfully strove to por- 
tray to their audiences this redramatization of the 
Red Man's greatest classic. 

Frances C. Wenrich. 



FOREWORD 

This drama is conceded, by expert scholars, to be 
a genuine production of the ancient Peruvian In- 
dians, and is known as the Quichua or Inca drama 
of Ollanta. Under the encouragement of the Span- 
ish conquerors it appeared in written form in the 
seventeenth century. It did not attract the atten- 
tion of men of learning until 1837, ^^^ ^^ 1853 it 
was translated from the Spanish into English, by 
Sir Clement R. Markham. The story and a few 
fragments of the drama are published in "Litera- 
ture of All Nations," edited by Julian Hawthorne, 
John Russell Young, and John Porter Lamberton. 
The story is also told in Adam's **In the Land of 
the Incas," and in Hudson's novel, "The Crimson 
Conquest." From the story and the few fragments, 
the drama has been rebuilt. 

Frances C. Wenrich. 



OLLANTA 



Act I. 



Scene i. In a Street of Cuzco. 

Scene 2. In the palace of the Inca 

Scene 3. In the palace Garden. 

Act II. 

Scene i. In Ollanta's Camp. 

Scene 2. In a street of Cuzco. 

Scene 3. After the battle. 

Scene 4. In the dungeon. 

Act III. 

Scene i. In Ollanta's stronghold. 

Scene 2. In the palace garden. 

Scene 3. In the palace of the Inca. 

Scene 4. In the dungeon. 



A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE DRAMA 

Act I. 

Ollanta, Chief of the Antis, friend and ally of 
Inca Pachacutec Yupanqui, loves the Princess Cusi 
Coyllur, Joyful Star. As Ollanta is not of royal 
blood his suit is rejected by the Inca. Under the 
sanction of Huillac Umu, Priest of the Sun, he 
takes the Princess clandestinely. 

Act II. 

Banished from the Inca's presence Ollanta raises 
a rebellion and is declared Inca by his Antis. At 
the birth of a daughter to the Princess, the angry 
Inca secretly imprisons her in a dungeon of the pal- 
ace. During a period of ten years Ollanta wages 
warfare for the recovery of the Princess. 

Act III. 

By an act of treachery, Rumi-naui, the Inca's 
general, gains access to Ollanta's stronghold dur- 
ing the celebration of a religious festival. While 
Ollanta and his men are in a stupor from their 
revels, Rumi-naui admits his own warriors, who 
seize Ollanta and bear him away as a captive, to 
the Court of Ynaqui, son and successor of the 
former hardhearted father. Ollanta, having been 
permitted to speak in his defense, is pardoned and 
restored to favor by the generous Inca. At the 
II 



A Brief Outline of the Drama 12 

moment of release news of some one Imprisoned 
behind the palace walls Is brought by Yma Sumac, 
the little daughter, and Corl-tica, the Princess' 
friend. All hasten to the dungeon to find In the 
wasted form of the prisoner, the loved and lost Joy- 
ful Star. Recognition, reconciliation, and renewal 
of affection follow. 



CHARACTERS 

Ollanta — Chief of the Antis. (Mountain tribe). 
Piqui-Chaqui — (Fleet-Foot). His servant. 
Huillac Umu — Priest of the Sun. 
Inca Pachacutec Yupanqui — Monarch. Acts I and 

II. 
Rumi-naui (Stony Eye) — The Inca's General. 
Quehuar — General and Counsellor. 
Incarial Guards. 
Quitoan General. 
Matopo ^ 

and ^Chieftains under Ollanta. 
Mocho J 
Standard Bearers. 
Priests. 
Dancers. 

Cusi Coyllur— (J oyiul Star) — The Princess. 
Cori'tica — (Golden Flower) — The Princess' 

Friend. 
Yma Sumac — (How Beautiful) — The Princess' 

ten year old daughter. 
Nuyallah — Yma Sumac's nurse. 
Chorus of Maidens. 
Nobles and Warriors. 



13 



EXPLANATORY 

Quichuas — Ruling Peruvian tribe. 

A litis — Mountain tribe of whom Ollanta is Chief- 
tain. 

Inca — Title of Quichua rulers who were absolute 
monarchs. By the Incarial law the daughters 
of Inca could marry only members of the 
Inca family. 

Pachacamac — Supreme Deity of the Peruvian In- 
dians. 

Ynti — The Sun-god worshipped by the Peruvian 
Indians. 

Quilla — The moon. 

Chasca — Venus. 

Tuya — A yellow and black finch which robbed the 
grain fields. 

Cuzco — City of the Quichuas. 

Translations from the Original Found in 
"Literature of All Nations" 

1. Opening dialogue (in part). 

2. The maidens chant to the tuya. (Not used in 

the play). 

3. The Princess' lament in the dungeon. 

4. Ollanta's threat against the Inca and Cuzco, 

(almost wholly). 
Indian music from Peru, Lumholtz' "Unknown 
Mexico." 



14 



OLLANTA 

Act. I 
Scene i. In a street of Cuzco. 

Ollanta. Piqui Chaqui! have you beheld 

The Princess Cusi Coyllur in the palace? 
Piqui. The Sun, our Deity, forbids it. 

Know you not that it is unlawful 

To look upon a daughter of the Inca? 
Ollanta. And know you not that nothing 

Can move my love for the tender dove? 

Oh, by what road shall my heart go. 

That it may seek the Princess? 
Piqui. The Devil has perplexed you, 

And you wander in your speech. 

Are there not plenty of other young girls, 

Who would love you, before you are old? 

Should the Inca hear of your love, 

He would chop you into mince meat. 
Ollanta. Silence! speak not to me of punishment, 

Else will I lay my macana across your back. 
Piqui. Away then, Piqui! fall not by his hand. 

Fall not like a dog. Away, Piqui ! 

Each day, each night, he shall miss me; 

The year shall not see me in his presence. 
Ollanta — Go then — leave me, Piqui Chaqui! 

Lead forth the dances of straw 

With the light-footed girls on the mountains. 

But for me — though enemies attack me, 
15 



1 6 Ollanta 

Though traitors stand on every side, 

Yet will I embrace my Cusi Coyllur. 
Piqui. If the Devil should stand by you? 
Ollanta. Him also would I spurn with my foot. 
Piqui. You never yet saw the tip of his nose, 

How then dare you speak to him? 
Ollanta. Cease your nonsense, Piqui, while 1 
speak. 

What if you could hide this bright flower. 

Perchance my sweet Coyllur might see it, 

And, thinking of me, speak to herself aloud. 
Piqui. Still perplexing yourself concerning Coyl- 
lur. 

How can I help you? 

Each day you grow more sad for this girl. 

You forget alike the worship of Ynti (the 
sun). 

And the duty you, owe to Quilla (the moon). 
Ollanta. You know her by sight? 

How beautiful, how joyful she is! 

But now you walked past her, 

And beheld her ever lovely and joyful. 
Piqui. Indeed I know her not by sight. 

I have indeed passed by the palace. 

But never entered its precincts, 

Or beheld the Princess. 
Ollanta. Do you assert, then, that you never saw 

-her? 
Piqui. I have only beheld, in their secret abodes, 

The bright and adorable stars of night. 
Ollanta. Go then with this flower to a star; 

That start most lovely of all. 

More beautiful even than Ynti! 



Act I 17 

Peerless amidst the hosts of heaven. 
Piqui. If it should be possible, 

I will bribe some old man or woman ; 
I will be awake and try it, 
And your token shall be carried to the Prin- 
cess. 
I then consent to be your messenger. 
Though I am but a poor orphan. {Exit Piqui 
Chaqui). 
Enter — High Priest of the Sun, Huillac Umu. 
Huillac Umu. O living Sun! I watch your course, 
As it moves onwards in the heavens; 
For you are now preparing 
A thousand sacrificial llamas. 
Their blood shall flow for your glory. 
For you, too, are gathered the herbs of the 
field. 
Ollanta. I will speak to this gazer. 

O mighty Prince! O Huillac Umu! 
The whole people know thy power. 
Receive then my praises. 
Huillac U?nu. O brave Ollanta. Thy speech 
awakens me 
From meditations on the bright Deity. 
Lift up your eyes and there behold 
The source of all Earth's blessedness. 
Ollanta. True, mighty Prince, the Sun-god's 
warmth. 
Does move our mother Earth to blessings 

yield. 
But do you think he so concerns himself 
With mortals that when they beseech him oft 
He will bestir the hearts of men 



1 8 Ollanta 

To yield their treasures up? 
Huillac Umu. Reveal your hidden meaning, Son. 
Ollanta. My eyes have looked upon the Princess 
fair; 

Enduring love, a prisoner in this breast, 

His freedom seeks. And if at liberty I send 
him forth 

He'll straightway to the Princess haste, 

Entreat her favor, and remain her guest. 
Huillac Umu. Audacious one! 

You know full well the Inca's law; 

His royal pride will never yield 

Your valiant service he'll forget; 

His daughter to his own he'll wed. 

Your carcass to the vultures send. 

Bring me that flower. 

Behold that it is quite faded. Come here. 

Thus: though entirely dried up, 

It shall weep. {Presses it and water flown 
out). 
Ollanta. 

It matters not. 

Water might even spring from a dry rock 

But not even for that would I desert my love. 
Huillac Umu. 

Strong-headed, your fate is in your own hands. 
{Turns to go). 
Ollanta. 

Stay, teacher, grant me yet your gracious 
favor. 

If I, emboldened by my love, 

Persuade the Princess to be mine, 

Will you your blessing give? 



Act I 19 

Huillac Umu. 

The future holds its own secrets. 

{They pass on). 
The Princess and her friend coming down the 
street. 
Cusi-Coyllur. 

How pleasant the evening air! 
Cori-Tica. 

And Chasca's silver beams her radiance sheds. 
(Piqui Chaqui disguised as an old woman ap- 
proaches). 
Piqui Chaqui. {In disguise). 

Peerless one, can you a moment spare? 
Cusi Coyllur. 

Speak ! what do you desire, good mother ? 
Piqui Chaqui. 

Adorable Star, if from this ragged cloak 

Some beauteous gift I now bring forth, 

Can you the giver's message read? 
Cusi Coyllur. 

Old mother, how can I know what there you 
hide? 

Uncover your secret that I may know its 
meaning. 
Piqui Chaqui. 

This flower so red, hangs down its head ; 

Not so the one whose gift I hold ; 

He boldly dares his love unfold. 
Cusi Coyllur. 

Who are you, woman? Who sends me gifts? 

Answer, before I have you seized 

And to my father Inca carried 

To answer for this brazen act. 



20 Ollanta 

Piqui Chaqui. 

{Throwing off woman's cloak). 

Behold in me my master's messenger! 
Cori-tica, 

Piqui Chaqui ! Our honored chieftain's serving 
man! 
Piqui Chaqui. 

Fair princess, bewitching lovelight from your 
eyes 

Has answered to my Chieftain's eagle glances 

And he but asks his own. When will you see 
him? 
Cusi Coyllur. 

Cori-tica, you are my friend 

You know my secret heart, and yet — 

My father's wrath I dare not rouse. 
Piqui Chaqui. 

{Turning to go). 

I carry your answer to Ollanta 

The ever strong and faithful. 
Cori-tica. 

Wait, you fleetfoot, how like a flea you are! 

{To princess). 

Shall we not receive this token, Joyful Star? 
Piqui-Chaqui. 

{Interrupts) . 

'Tis not the first time my mad master's 

Folly uncontrolled, a fool has made of me; 

Nor has the princess always spurned 

The messages Ollanta's fool has brought. 
Cori-tica. 

Be quiet Piqui! You talk too much. 

{To Joyful Star), 



Act I 21 

We celebrate tonight the fete-dance of the 
flowers, 

Why not Ollanta in the palace garden meet 

Before the queen of night her face unveils? — 

The stars may plead your cause. 
Cusi Coyllur. 

Ollanta knows this lonely Star 

Is only Joyful when he's near. 

Then, Piqui Chaqui, tell him I will come. 
Piqui Chaqui. 

My master's folly is so great 

The Devil himself could not keep him long 
away. 

Piqui's head may feed the dogs, 

But still his master's will must have its way. 

{Piqui goes). 
Cusi Coyllur. 

Cori-tica, my father! my father! 

What will my father do? 

O Chasca, friend of lovers, 

Soften my father's stony heart. 

{Passing slowly). 
Cori-tica. 

The queen of night is always kind, 

Her tender radiance she freely lends. 

When Ynti, angry, turns his back, 

And hides his countenance of wrath — 

So may she, too, your father's wrath subdue. 

Scene 2. Palace of the Inca. 

{The nobles a?id generals are gathered to re- 
ceive the Inca, A Quitoan veteran enters and 



22 Ollanta 

raises hand for silence. Two officers take 
places at each side of the door. Nobles all 
kneel and bow to the earth as Inca enters. 
He moves toward dais, reaches seat, and turns 
with, "Rise." Nobles group for audience). 

Inca-Pachacutec. {Addressing general). 
Rumi-Naui, my brave one, 
We would hear your report concerning our 

captive enemies. 
Are their leaders safely guarded? Do they 

tremble 
That I decree their fate? 

Rumi-Naui. 

Favored of the Sun, thy honor is great. As 
the dying leaves of the forest fall before a 
mighty blast, so fell our enemies before us. 
Ynti sent his lightning lances and consterna- 
tion seized them. Our war-cry ascended up- 
ward into the blue sky where dwells the Giver 
of Life. Prowess and valor dwell with the 
Sun-God. Pachacamac hovered like a cloud 
over the children of the Sun. His cover was 
their refuge. They rested in the shadow of His 
wings. 

Inca. 

The joy of Pachacamac, the Giver of Life, 
is where the warriors sing, and the smoke of the 
war-fire rises up; where the flowers of the 
shields spread abroad their leaves; where 
deeds of valor shake the earth ; where the fatal 
flowers of death cover the field. 
The battle is there — in the open fields where 



Act 1 23 

the smoke of the war-fire curls upward from 
the fatal flowers which adorn you, ye friends 
and warriors of the Quichuas. 

Rejoice, ye children of the Sun, who went 
forth to the open field of battle. Let us rejoice 
and revel amidst these trophies of our enemies* 
overthrow — these shields — flowers of the mur- 
derous fray. 
SongI— "Royai Eagle." {Chorus of nobles and 
warriors). 

"NuiCHOL Song" 

Vae-li-ka Vae-li-ka u-i-ma-li; Vae-li-ka Vae-li-ka 

u-i-ma-li 
Royal Eagle! Royal Eagle! Royal Eagle! Royal 

Eagle ! 

(Va-vae-) me-ma-na-kaui (Va-Vae) me-ma-na-kaui 
Is floating, floating above! Is floating, floating 
above ! 

Va-vae) me-ma-na kaui (Va-) ta-hac-ma-me 
(me-) ma-na-kaui 

h floating, floating above! Above us floating, float- 
ing above ! 

(\'a-) ta-hae-ma-me (me-) ma-na kaui (Va-vae-) 

me-ma-na kaui 
Abo^e us floating, floating above ! Is floating, float- 

'ng above, 

(Va-\ae-) me ma-na-kaui (Va-vae-) me-ma-na kaui 
Is floiting, floating above! Is floating, floating 
abive! 



24 Ollanta 

{As song ends. 

Chief Ollanta attended by Piqui enters. 
Both kneel — Piqui behind Ollanta — until the 
Incas permission is given to approach) . 

Scene 2. Inca Pachacutec. 

Come here, courageous one, your visit Is 
timely. Nobles, your homage give to this 
intrepid hero who carries Pachacutec's stand- 
ard into distant realms where mountain tor- 
rents onward rush to join the kingly Amazon. 
By his conquest thousands of rude barbarians 
their tribute gather and toil to bring it to your 
ruler's feet. 

Nobles. 

Ollanta! friend and ally of the children of the 

Sun! 
May Yntl's light ever shine brightly on his 
pathway. 

Ollanta. 

Beloved of the Sun, your highly esteemed 
favor is greatly desired by me, Ollanta has 
been honored by your friendship. You have 
made feasts for him. He has gone in and oit 
before you. His heart has been gladdered 
by your recompense. Ollanta asks still greater 
reward at your hands. Cusi Coyllur, the joy- 
ful star, has smiled on her father's friend and 
ally. Lovellght from her eyes has set hisneart 
aglowlng. Ollanta's heart has become -trong 
and bold. O mighty Pachacutec, give jie this 
shining star that our friendship may bf sealed 
forever. 



Act I 25 

Scene 2. Inca Pachacutec. {With much passion).. 
What ! Do-I-hear-aright ? 
Base son of darkness, who thinks to wed 
the star that shines in the heavens above him! 
Thou knowest the Inca's law! Begone! before 
great Ynti's righteous vengeance smites thee 
here before my eyes. Impious dog! Seize 
him, guards. Away! and out of my sight for- 
ever. 
Ollanta. 

Hold ! Touch me not ! Arrogant one, 
Your edict I defy. The princess is already 
mine and shall not be taken from me. 
Ollanta's warriors gather at his word and 
fear him only. As one I go; with thous- 
ands I return. 
{Commotion and cries among the nobles 
but Ollanta boldly departs followed by faith- 
ful Piqui). 

Curtain 

Scene 3. In the palace garden. 

{Maidens are arranging garlands of flowers. 
They chatter and laugh among themselves, and 
pelt one another with flowers. The princess 
is seen seated alone, sad, and in a reverie. 
Cori-tica enters and approaches the princess). 

Cori-tica. 

Why hang such heavy clouds upon the brow 
of Starry Eyes? 
Cusi Coyllur. {Mournfully). 

Have you not heard how my royal father 



26 Ollanta 

has driven Ollanta from his sight forever? My 
father's sternness chills my blood. Quilla with- 
holds her beams, and the Sun-God hides his 
face. Alas, the mantle of black darkness en- 
shrouds me. 

Cori-tica. ( Caressingly ) . 

Not so, dear one, you magnify your plight. 
Light, and warmth, and joy are near. I have 
just seen Piqui Chaqui, He brings a message 
from Ollanta, who comes with the High 
Priest, Huillac Umu, to the garden before 
the moon rises. The maidens will sing your 
song and then I shall send them away that 
we may be alone. 

Cori-tica. (To the maidens). 

Maidens, come and sing your Sunset Song 
that our princess may have delight in the mel- 
ody of your voices. 

{Zuni Sunset Song Recorded and harmonized by 
Carlos Troyer). 

E-lui-la Ma-Ya Zu-la, 

Good night to thee, Fair Goddess, 

Ku-a wey-la Yan-a vie-vi 

We thank thee for thy blessing, 

E-lui-la Ma-Ya Zu-la, 

Good night to thee. Fair Goddess, 

Ku-a whey-la Yan-a lo, 
We thank thee for this day, 



Act I 27 

Al-lu-ra wun-ga no-ka, alha-mi Tan-da lo. 

In glory we behold thee, at early dawn again. 

Kua whey-la Ya-an vie-vi 

We thank thee for thy blessing, 

Te-na-di Yan-a lo. 

To be with us this day. 

Yan-a lo, 
This day 

Kua whey-la Yan-a lo. 

We thank thee for this day. 

(Sung expressively and with worshipful ges- 
tures). 

Cori-tica. 

The dance of the flowers begins at moon-rise 
Take your garlands, maidens, and make ready 
for the festival. 

{Cori-tica seats herself beside the princess). 

Scene 3. Cusi Coyllur. 

Golden-flower my heart flutters. 
Fear has taken hold upon me. 
Cori-tica. 

Lean upon me, dear one, OUanta must be near, 

St! I hear voices! 

{Both listen, OUanta enters followed by the 



28 Ollanta 

Priest of the Sun and Piqui Chaqui. Joyful 
Star and Golden Flower stand j Ollanta with 
outstretched hands approaches Joyful Star 
who takes a faltering step toward him. Tak- 
ing her hands he draws her toward him and 
speaks with emotion), 

Ollanta. 

Cusi Coyllur! My Joyful Star! Your 
father's vengeance I've defied. The eagle shall 
not seize you. I cherish this dove in my bosom. 
With a lion heart Ollanta will carry this dove 
away to his mountain home. But we must 
hasten. Huillac, lead the way. 

{As they depart the moon is seen rising over 
the distant mountains. Following this depar- 
ture a group of the Inca's household enters the 
garden — two youth and two maidens — one of 
the young men carries an instrument similar to 
the quitar upon which he is strumming a Peru- 
vian air, and finding seats, the four sing a love 
song). 

Translation — Sighs of Chanchamayo. 

A lover new doth o'er me cast his spell 
Where the past of sadness makes me fear to 

dwell. 
A little dove am I who learns to fly, 
And when evening comes I'll just sit down and 

cry. 
River Chanchamayo, let me pass thy flood : 
Indian bows and arrows yet may spill my 

blood, 



Act I 29 

A little dove am I who learns to fly, 
And when evening comes, I'll just sit down 
and cry. 

{Published in Lima, Peru, by Guillermo 
Brandes). 

First Maiden. 

The moon has already arisen, it is time for the 

festival. 
Why linger our Lord Inca and his guests? 
First Youth. 

They must be coming, for I hear the sound of 
music. 
Second Maiden. 

{Finds princess' mantle on the garden seat). 

Here is the princess' mantle, so she can not be 
far away. 
Second Youth. 

Here they come — let us hide in the shrubbery. 
{Later they join in the fete). 

{As the group of four conceal themselves the 
Inca enters with company. At a signal from 
the Inca, the waiting flower girls, wreathed in 
rose hued garlands dance into their presence 
and with posing and gestures sing the follow- 
ing ) . 

Scene 3. Song. 

Flowers are blooming, flowers are blooming! 
Flowers are blooming, flowers are blooming! 



30 Ollanta 

Their fragrance scents the air! 

Their colors please the eye! 

Their beauty feeds the soul ! 

The Sun-God sets the Rainbow on high ! 

The Sun-God sets the Rainbow on high ! 

The Rainbow sends the flowers! 

The Rainbow sends the flowers ! 

{The use of Rainbow here is complimentary 
to the Inca whose standard bears the rain- 
bow). 

Music and movement. 

Curtain Falls. 



Act II 

Scene i. Ollantas Camp. 

{Ollantas warriors in war dress of dark 
brown tunics are seen lying about in various 
attitudes of repose. Piqui Chaqui enters). 

Piqui Chaqui. 

Up, brave Antis! Ollanta comes with fire In 

his heart. 
His eyes dart forth glances as piercing hot as 
the rays of Ynti himself. He comes! 

{Ollanta approaches) . 

Warriors. {Leaping to their feet). 
Ollanta! Ollanta! 

Ollanta. 

My warriors, my tried and faithful ones, 
no more shall Ollanta lead you forth to plant 
the Inca's rainbow standard in the land of 
rushing waters. No more shall Ollanta and 
his warriors shout their war-cries to send ab- 
ject fear into the hearts of the Inca's craven 
enemies. Ollanta suffers great wrong at the 
hands of Pachacutec. When he entreats him 
for his daughter, the lovely Joyful Star, he 
says she is not for such as Ollanta. This pre- 
sumptuous lord stiffens his neck and holds high 
his head. Hot anger seizes him. He dares to 
drive me from his presence and banish me from 
31 



32 Ollanta 

his sight forever. Ollanta, chief of the Antis, 
fears not this haughty ruler who claims he is 
the chosen of the Sun. The Sun does not shine 
only for Pachacutec. His golden glory is for 
all who dwell below the sheltering skies. Each 
morning Ynti rises in his might and Ollanta's 
arm is strong; his eyes are keen to send the 
deadly shaft. Ollanta's enemies fall by the 
wayside; he gathers their shields as flowers 
along his pathway. Antis, Ollanta is your 
chieftain. He will lead you forth to battle 
against this proud-crested Inca. You shall win 
victories for him. 

Warriors. 

Ollanta! Ollanta! Ollanta, forever! He 
is chosen of the Sun! The Inca's royal cord 
shall be his! The Inca's mantle shall he 
wear! The gods ordain it. 

Ollanta. 

It is well. Piqui, bring me the blood-red 
cord. Mocho, find for me the crimson cloak. 
Thus: {He puts on his head the red llautu 
and throws the crimson cloak about his shoul- 
ders). Ollanta becomes 5^our Inca. (They 
acknowledge him Inca by kneeling and bowing 
their heads to the ground). "Inca Ollanta/' 
{The warriors say). 

Ollanta. 

Arise! Our work begins. Matopo, send 
swift couriers forth to tell every fighting Anti 
that Inca Ollanta's forces gather shortly be- 
hind the brow of yonder commanding hill. 
And you, my valiant band, go to your rest 



Act II 33 

until you hear the sound of the beating drum. 
{The warriors file out leaving Ollanta who 
strides back and forth in an excited manner). 
I will send a challenge to this scornful Lord, 
that will open his eyes a little. 

Scene 2. In the street of Cuzco. 

{Two of the Incarial guards conversing in 
the street). 
Quehuar. 

What do you think of this traitor Ollanta's 
bold challenge? 
Mayta. 

Our exalted Yupanqui has hurled the vile 
usurper's words back into his teeth. He'll soon 
be food for vultures. 

Quehuar. 

Our Inca's scouts report Ollanta and his 
warriors encamped just over the Sachahuaman 
hill. They wait our coming. 

Mayta. 

When our Lord Inca's forces meet them in 
battle, I fancy their feet will fly faster than 
those of the startled deer that seeks the cover 
of the densest thicket. The life of this rebel- 
lious scoundrel is worth about as much as the 
light of a flaring taper in the wind. 

Quehuar. 

I am not so sure, my friend. This chieftain 
has often been acclaimed our Inca's bravest 
ally. You know how his deeds of valor have 
been chanted at many a dance of victory. We 
deal not with a paltry coward. 



34 Ollanta 

May fa. 

I do not think he is so invincible. This 
vaunter will soon find himself in the blackness 
of darkest midnight. 

Quehuar. 

Yes, Pachacamac decides the destinies of all. 
But Ollanta sees his wrongs as mountains. 
His men are panthers in battle. The}^ watch 
us in the night time. They will pounce upon 
us before we are aware. This mountain lion 
who fights for his lioness is one to be feared. 
Have you heard how the Inca princess has 
been spirited away since the birth of her daugh- 
ter, Yma Sumac? Some think she has been 
hidden in the darkest dungeon of the palace. 

Mayta. 

No! Can it be? Our Lord Inca's anger 
is terrible. I should never want it turned 
toward me. My head, I fear, would not rest 
long upon these shoulders. But look! The 
Sun-God announces the chosen hour. I hear the 
drum-beat. It is time for our army to be mov- 
ing. 

{Beating drurns announce the moving army 
which passes as a pageant. Battle Song-March- 
ing. Cries and sounds of battle in the dis- 
tance). 

Battle Song. {Marching). 

Sun-God shines upon us, 

Sends his glorious light along our pathway; 



Act II 35 

Darts his lightning lances 
On our enemy. 
Darkness falls on them, 
Fear seizes their hearts, 
Pachacamac reigns! 

Curtain 

Scene 3. After the Battle. 

{A suitable camping place. Warriors enter 
with prisoners taken in battle. They place 
prisoners in the center and bind; then dance 
about them with war cries ^ thrusting at them 
with spears and taunting them with shouts of 
triumph. The Warriors sing). 

i 
Song. 
Vileke, Vileke, vak-u-ha-ne Vileke, Vileke, vak-u- 

ha-ne 
Vulture, Vulture, they caught him. Vulture, Vul- 
ture, they caught him. 

! 

Yu-tchu-kja-to vak-u ha-ne Ai-ru-li-ta vak-u-ha-ne 
They smoothed his feathers, (when) they caught 
him. (In) Airulita they caught him. 

Ai-ru-li-ta vak-u-ha-ne 

(In) Airulita they caught him. 

{''Unknown Mexico'' by Lumholtz) . 

{Enter Ollanta and Piqui who stand for a 
short time as onlookers. The warriors greet 
Ollanta with acclaims). 



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die saog of TxtDiy. The Sun-God smiles 
upon t*?r vktr ^ i uu s Antis. 

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38 Ollanta 

You are unworthy of her." 
Then pensive and sad 
You will fall at my feet, proud Inca! 
Then you will beseech me, "Take my daugh- 
ter!" 
On your knees you will implore your life! 

( Original translation) . 

Curtain 
Scene 4. The princess in the dungeon. 

(A cell very dimly lighted. A raised bed 
of stone at one side. The princess gives way 
to despairing lament ^ action). 

Cusi Coyllur. 

Ay Nustallay! Ay Mamallay! 

How can I fail to mourn, 

How can I fail to weep? 

My father so dear to me, 

My guardian so beloved, 

In all these days and nights, 

In this my tender age. 

Has quite forgotten me. 

Without asking for me. 

Ay, Mamallay ! Ay Nustallay ! 

Ah, my adored lover! 

In the morning that I came here 

The day became dark ; 

The sun seemed obscure in the heavens, 

As if it were shrouded with ashes. 

The clouds of burning fire 

Announced my grief. 



Act II 39 

The resplendent star Chasca (Venus) 

Spread out its rays. 

All the elements were weary, 

And the universe was tired. 

Ay Mamallay! Ay Nustallay! 

Ah, my adored lover ! 

Curtain 



Act III 

Scene i. After Ten Years. 

{In Ollantas stronghold — All things are 
ready for the celebration of a religious festi- 
val. The shining, golden sun-plate is seen in 
the background. On each side of a sacrificial 
altar stands a priest , Huillac JJmu and a com- 
panion priest. In front of the altar supported 
by a projecting shelf stand two drinking ves- 
sels, filled with the ''golden cordial of plants^* 
Curtain rises on this scene to be immediately 
followed by the procession of the vestal vir- 
gins chanting a song of praise, each one bear- 
ing on a short standard a half -disc representing 
the Sun-god. Their movements are respondent 
to the rhythm of the chant which permits also 
a ceremonial bowing at the end of each musical 
sentence. The song follows) ; 

(Huichol melody) 

O-to-Ta-wi me-ma-no-ti ! 

Deer-god of the Northland sprang forth! 

Wa-wat-sa-li me-ma-no-ti ! 

Deer-god of the Southland sprang forth! 

Sa-kai-moka me-ma-no-ti ! 
Gods of the Setting-sun then sprang forth! 
40 



Act III 41 

Ko-yo (Yo-) ni me-ma-no-ti ! 

God of the North, the North god sprang forth! 

To-la-hu-li-pa me-ma-no-ti ! 

Gods began to chase the deer forth ! 

Sa-kai-mo-ka me-ma-no-ti! A-A. 
God of the Setting-sun sprang forth ! 

{""Unknown Mexico/' Lumholtz). 

{The vestal virgins in their procession come 
from both sides, passing from front stage to 
rear stage, the leader of each column stops near 
a priest. Just as they reach their places Ollan- 
ta and his men in ceremonial dress bearing 
spears file in, the virgins and warriors forming 
a double semi-circle ready for the solo, duet 
and grand chorus — the coming of Pachacamac 
{Sun-God) Huillac Umu sings the solo, the 
companion priest joins in duet and all join in 
the unison chorus). {Song adapted from Car- 
los Troyer). 

Song. The Coming of Pachacamac, 

Watch ye the clouds above, the clouds above 

the sun. 
Great Father-god, he w^ill come, he will come, 

he will come. 
He will come. He will come. 

Duet, 

He's coming, Pachacamac, Pachacamac, he 

comes, 



42 Ollanta 

Bend lower, he is coming, Pachacamac, he 

comes. 
He comes! He comes! 

{Unison chorus oft repeated "He comes f'^) 
(Repeat solo and duet of verse i, for verse 2). 

Scene i. (Unison chorus with much life and ex- 
pression). 

We'll watch the golden clouds, 

The clouds above the Sun, 

They rise above the Sun of Life 

When Pachacamac comes! 

When Pachacamac comes to us he takes us far 

above ; 
Beyond the cloudy skies, Beyond. 

(Virgins file out at back of stage and at the 
same time warriors form a more compact line 
for continuation of ceremonial), 

Huillac Umu. 

The Infinite Pachacamac continually frowns 
upon our proud-crested enemy. He quenches 
the flame of every warfire that lifts its light 
upward. The stench of smoking embers 
poisons their nostrils; scalding tears overflow 
their cheeks and blind their vision. 

Ollanta. 

The Sun-god brightens the war-path of the 
Antis. His protectingl care preserves them 
from every snare set for their feet. The quick- 



Act III 43 

ening Sun renews faith, hope, and courage in 
the breasts of the brave and dauntless. The 
end of our long struggle is near. Come near, 
my companions in battle, and delight yourselves 
in his satisfying radiance. 

(Huillac Umu and companion priest, with 
uplifted hands to Sun-plate, worshipfully) . 

Priests. 

Potent, ever-living, glorious Deity, our souls 
acknowledge thee. 

{All down, worship. PFarriors remain 
kneeling). 

Huillac Umu. 

It is an old teaching that one should quaff 
the soothing, golden cordial of plants in the 
hour of victory. When warriors enter the 
field of battle and there scatter their boasting 
foemen as the strong wind scatters the chaft 
of the seed of grasses, then is the time to drink 
the golden liquor that satisfies the thirsting 
souL Friends and brothers, quaff now the 
flowing", eolden elixir of dreams. 

{Begins distributing drinks). 

Second Priest. (Distributing drinks). 

Where fragrant blossoms shed abroad their 
sweet smelling odors; where swelling foun- 
tains send forth their refreshing waters; there 



44 Ollanta 

will the noble and the brave steep their souls 
in the magic elixir which is sweet as the breath 
of dew-laden roses. 

{A cry, a sound at the doorway. Rumi-naui, 
the Inca's general, staggers in, bloody and rag- 
ged. All are startled and astounded. Ollanta 
first recovers). 

Ollanta. {With uplifted spear). 

Who comes here? Who brazens the Sun- 
god's wrath? 

Rumi-Naui. 

Help! Help! 'Tis I — Rumi-naui. 
I flee from the Inca. I am wounded. 

Ollanta. (Sternly). 

Whence came you, Stony Eye? 
Answer, before my angry lance pierces your 
cruel heart. 

Rumi-Naui. 

Lord Chieftain, Rumi-naui is no more Stony 
Eye to Ollanta. His eye shall be as that of the 
faithful, watchful dog that serves his master 
without reward or recompense. That arrog- 
rant upstart, Ynaqui, does not cease to outrage 
his father's friend and counsellor. Rumi-naui 
has not forgotten Ollanta's prowess. Rather 
than serve yonder insolent, fainthearted dolt, 
Rumi-naui joyfully becomes Ollanta's common 
servant, to carry his spear and fetch him water. 

Piqui Chaqui. 

Rumi-naui may carry his spear and fetch 
him water then Piqui will carry his mantle and 
dance with the Princess' maidens at the palace. 



Act III 45 

Ollanta. 

Peace! 'Tis no time for jesting, my trusted 

one. 
Honored father priest, what do you think of 
this new-born friend? 
Huillac Umu. 

Stony Eye may be useful. Ollanta s cause 
can not suffer defeat. All signs are propitious 
for his final triumph. 

Ollanta. _ . tx7 

Warriors, Rumi-naui is now one ot us. We 
celebrate the conquests of the ever victorious 
Antis. 

{The feast continues). {Huillac and the 
companion priest distribute drinks). 

Huillac Umu and companion priest, speaking alter- 
nately. 
Pour forth the magic, golden liquor. 
Drink! drink the divine elixir of dreams 
Intoxicate the soul till the senses are benumbed 
Come, welcome stupor ! 
Soft lulling sleep, the drooping eyelids close! 

{The warriors give way to stupor. All ar: 
quiet) . 

{Rumi-naui cautiously lifts up his head. All 
are sleeping. He rises with firm step and goes 
to the door. From the folds of his tunic he 
slips a scarlet cloth which he waves as a signaL 
His warriors enter — two to one of Ollantas 



46 Ollanta 

men. Rumi-naui points to Ollanta. His men 
seize and bind him and also his warriors). 

Rumi-Naui. ( Tauntingly ) . 

Ha! Arise from your pleasant dreams, O 
friends! We seek delightful pleasures in a 
flowery land. Does it pain you that you were 
so rudely awakened from your gratifying slum- 
bers? Rumi-naui's desire is fulfilled. His 
lord's enemy lies in bonds before him. {Threat- 
eningly). And as for you, perjured High- 
priest, Yna,qui suspects not your treachery. 
Your blood be upon your head when I declare 
your perfidy. 

Ollanta. 

Ay mi! Ay mi! 

Ease and security have been our undoing. 

Ynti hides the brightness of his face. 

Huillac Umu. {With faith and courage). 
The gods lie not. 

Ynti's light will dispel the darkness. 
OUanta's vindication is at hand. 
The stars are guiding his course. 

Rumi-Naui. {Mockingly). 

Yes, the stars are guiding his steps to the 
palace gate. The condors also are hovering 
near, for tomorrow a rich feast will be spread 
for them. Away with them to Cuzco, brave 
warriors. 

Curtain 

Scene 2. The palace garden, Yma Sumac {now 
ten years old) is seen playing in the garden. 
She dances from plant to plant and sings a little 



Act III 47 

song. Groans and wailings apparently from 
the palace wall startle her. 

Yma Sumca. 

What is that? (Pauses then sings). Bad 
spirits? Yes! (The sounds cease. She sings 
again. Again are heard the wailings. Again 
she shows fear. She cautiously approaches the 
wall. Sings. Sounds continue). 

That's no devil. (Calls out). Who is in 
the wall? (Beats against it. Wailings fade 
away and cease. Her nurse enters). O faith- 
ful, can you tell me what is in the wall? It 
groans. Some one must be behind it. When 
I sing something groans and cries. Listen! 
(She sings — answering wails). Hear it! 

Nurse. (Alarmed). 

It is somebody. We must seek help. (Cori- 
tica enters. They tell her the story). 

Yma Sumac. 

Dear Golden Flower! The strangest 
noises! Somebody weeps in the wall. 

Nurse. ( Excitedly ) . 

There's some one imprisoned behind the pal- 
lace walls. The voice is the voice of a woman. 
What can we do ? How can we rescue ? 

Cori'tica. 

Sing again, my beautiful, I would hear the 
sounds. (Yma sings and the wails are heard). 
Ah! that voice. A light dawns on me. Chas- 
ca grant that my thought be right. What if it 
be our long lost princess, so cruelly torn away 
by Pachacutec when this little one came to 



48 Ollanta 

cheer her heart. Pachacamac grant that we 
find it is she. We may restore her to the light 
of day. Ynaqui's heart was always tender 
toward his beloved sister. Let us hasten to his 
presence. He will release her. 
Curtain 

Scene 3. In the Palace. 

Ynaqui, the young Inca, on golden seat, 
and his nobles grouped about him. Rumi- 
naui enters a?id bows to the ground). 

Rumi-Naui 

Favored of Pachacamac, by Rumi-naui's 
wary cunning, your father's enemy and yours 
has been delivered into my hands. Is it your 
will to look upon the face of this villainous 
usurper? He lies bound without the palace 
door. 

Ynaqui. 

Bring him in that I may look upon his dis- 
comfiture. {Guards enter with Ollanta bound 
hard and fast. They lay him down on his 
face). 

One of the Guards. 

We'll teach him to know who rules in 
Cuzco. 

Ynaqui. 

Lift him, guards, and set him on his feet. 
Ollanta, my father's enemy and mine, what 
words of defense have you to offer for your 
long rebellion against the Inca's royal will? 
Speak ! 



Act III 49 

Ollanta. 

My brother, though yet my enemy. You 
know in what respect I was judged as sinning 
against your father's law. It is no sin that love 
glance answers to love glance. Pachacamac 
created a strong one and a beautiful one. The 
strong beheld the beautiful ; Ynti, the sun-god, 
flashed his glowing darts about them and set 
their hearts on fire. Quilla, the queen of night, 
enveloped them in her gentle radiance. Chas- 
ca, the friend of lovers, smiled upon their love. 
Was Pachacutec stronger than Pachacamac 
that he should wrest asunder those wedded 
by the will of Heaven? Herein is my wrong. 
Shamefully denied my honorable suit, I fought 
for her, my other life. In avenging her wrongs 
I gladly give my life if the gods so will it. Ol- 
lanta's defense is made. 
Ynaqui. 

My counsellors, you have heard Ollanta's 
defense. I listen to your words of wisdom. 
Nobles. 

First — Ollanta is a strong one. 

Second — Ollanta was honorable. He sought 
the Inca's favor. 

Third — The Princess was a beautiful one. 
She smiled upon this brave one. 

Fourth — The Princess answered to his woo- 
ings. 
Quchuar. 

When love enchains strength and beauty, 
he who attempts to sever their bonds only en- 
rages the love-god who straightway enlarges 



50 Ollanta 

their cords and binds them so closely that pow- 
ers of Heaven alone can set his prisoners free. 
Ollanta's offense can be pardoned by him who 
is favored of the Sun. 

Ynaqui. 

Ollanta, my old men count you not a traitor. 
Quehuar, the wise one, acquits you. Shall I, 
my brother, be less merciful than they, who 
know from its beginning the exact cause of 
your rebellion? Why should Ynaqui, the pow- 
erful one, still seek the life of the strong one? 
Receive pardon and friendship from the brother 
of the loved and lost Joyful Star. Guards, cut 
his bonds. {Commotion at the door, Yma 
Sumac J Cori-tica and nurse). 

Yma Sumac. {Calls). 

My honorable uncle, may I come in? I fear 
your fierce men. 

Ynaqui. 

It is ''How Beautiful." Clear the way, 
nobles. Come in, little one, only friends are 
here. {Yma and Cori-tica bow before the 
Inca). 

Ynaqui. 

Come here, my child. What troubles you? 
{She hides behind Golden Flower). Speak for 
her Cori-tica. {Ollanta stares at Yma Sumac). 

Golden Flower. 

The little maid has had a very great fright. 
While singing in the garden near the palace, 
she heard terrible sighs and groanings beind 
the northern wall. I came and found her wild 



Act in 51 

with fear. I listened to the wailings which 
were those of a woman in distress. 
Ollanta. {Stepping forward, interrupts). 

'Tis Golden-Flower — the friend of Joyful 
Star. Tell me, Golden Flower, whose child 
is this ? 
Golden Flower. 

Chieftain, her father's name is Ollanta. 
Ollanta. {Kneeling and clasping How Beautiful), 
Ah ! I knew it. Little flower, my little flow- 
er! Your mother's starry eyes! and you too, 
are mine. The gods are gracious. Ynti's 
wrath is turned. The day already dawns. and 
Ynti's light is shining. 
Cori'tica. 

Great and revered Ynaqui, may I finish my 
story? 
Ynaqui. 

We listen to Golden Flower, the faithful 
friend of Joyful Star. 
Cori-tica. 

I, the bosom friend of Joyful Star, fancied 
I could trace a likeness to your sister's melod- 
ious voice in those wild ravings behind the 
dungeon wall. I am oppressed with fear, yet 
hope exalts me. It may be she. Let us hasten 
to the dungeon at once, Lord Inca, that this 
suspense may be relieved. Your father's anger 
may be turned away. 
Ollanta. 

Joyful Star! Chasca's own! Give her 
again to me, O star of Brightness! 



52 Ollanta 

Ynaqui. 

We go at once. My sister may yet live. 
We must have tapers, Golden Flower, to light 
the darkness. 

Scene 4. The Dungeon. 

{A raised bed of stones upon which lies the 
wasted form of Joyful Star. She starts at the 
entrance of light and sits up — she covers her 
eyes to hide the light which blinds her — she 
speaks). 

Joyful Star. 

Strange voices! Who comes! I see not! 

{Ollanta and Ynaqui go near). 

Ynaqui. 

Can this be my noble sister? 'Tis some- 
what like her. 

Ollanta. {Kneeling at her side). 

Do I — here — behold — my love, my tender 
dove, the lovely Joyful Star? Alas, how 
wasted ! 

Joyful Star. 

That voice! {Stretches forth hands). It 
is — the voice of my adored one! His face — 
shall I behold it? Come near, if thou art my 
beloved. Let me but touch thy hand. Let me 
rest my hand upon thy brow. Ah — it is he ! My 
dreaming — and do I wake from out this night 
of desolation? {Pause — and falteringly). 



Act III 53 

Other — voices — reached — my ear. Who are 
they? 
Ynaqui. 

My sister beloved, Ynaqui too is here. He 
comes to set you free. 
Joyful Star. 

My brother! endeared to me a thousand 
times. 
Cori-tica. 

And I, Golden Flower, am here, dear one. 
Huillac Umu. 

Ynti's dawning rays of light can drive away 
the darkest night. 
Ollanta. 

The stars are kind. Come, little flower, and 
let thy mother's arms embrace her little one. 

(Yma Sumac is drawn foriuard by Golden 
Flower). 

Joyful Star. 

My little one! My beautiful! I fold you 
to my heart — (Pause). And shall I know the 
joys of friends — and home, — and love, — once 
more? The long night of this terrible black 
darkness is passing. {Rising slowly and speak- 
ing). O stars, O moon, O sun, O Infinite 
One — all, all — your radiant light — is shining 
on me. My cup is full — it overflows ! 

{Sinks on knees surrounded by friends). 



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